8546Use Personal Safety Gear - Don't be the one missing from this picture!http://www.mfasco.com/use-personal-safety-gear.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/use-personal-safety-gear-t.jpgPersonal safety gear is essential for millions of working Americans. Each day we go to work, our personal protective equipment keeps us safe and productive. We want you to be safe and that is why we have some helpful articles and videos that focus around the world of personal safety. Here are just a few of the articles:http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/Dont-be-the-one-missing-from-this-picture.html8546

8545Personal Safety Gear Up March 2015 Promotionhttp://www.mfasco.com/personal-safety-gear-t.pngEveryone here at MFASCO Health & Safety wants you to be safe and healthy. There is no better time than now to be sure you have the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To help you "Gear Up", we have prepared some special offers and resources. Take a moment to look at the items on sale, new products and blog articles. And, don't forget the coupon!http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/Blog-Personal-Safety-Gear-Up-March-2015-Promo.html8545

8548How to select the right PPEhttp://www.mfasco.com/managing-ppe-for-any-workplace-should-be-an-ongoing-priority-d.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/managing-ppe-for-any-workplace-should-be-an-ongoing-priority-t.jpgPersonal protective equipment is necessary for a wide range of occupations and varies based on work environment. Considering that workers are often put in unique situations, selecting the right PPE for a job is extremely important. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, PPE covers eye and face, hearing, head, foot and leg, hand and arm and body protection. Whereas certain environments will only require minimal protective measures, such as gloves and safety glasses, others will demand more extensive PPE practices. Before sending workers out to do any job, make sure you have the right PPE available.http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/How-to-select-the-right-PPE.html8548

8506How does the new Z87.1 – 2010 Eye Safety standard impact you?http://www.mfasco.com/z87-2010d.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/z87-2010t.jpgEveryone who wears safety glasses is impacted (no pun intended) by the 2010 ANSI Standard involving eye protection. While the standard is still based around how the product performs, it is now organized by hazard types. These changes add new requirements for testing, rating and labeling of all safety glasses. So, let’s take a moment to unpack and understand how this relates to the typical employee and employer that currently uses safety glasses.http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/How-does-the-new-Z87-1-2010-Eye-Safety-standard-impact-you.html8506

8511What is noise induced hearing loss?http://www.mfasco.com/Noise-Induced-Hearing-Loss-d.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/Noise-Induced-Hearing-Loss-t.jpgNoise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can happen to anyone, especially those who work in noisy environments. Whether you work in a loud factory or are working in the yard, exposure to loud noise can damage our hearing. Take a look at the 4 examples of loud noise that could permanently damage your hearing and discover what steps you can do to prevent this from occurring.http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/What-is-noise-induced-hearing-loss.html8511

85475 Tips for promoting respiratory safety in the workplacehttp://www.mfasco.com/make-sure-that-employees-are-safe-in-work-environments-that-requir.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/make-sure-that-employees-are-safe-in-work-environments-that-requir_2.jpgAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, approximately 5 million workers in the U.S. are required to wear respirators. In more than a million workplaces across the country, this essential safety gear protects workers in environments where it would be unsafe to breathe without one. However, even though respirators are mandated, OSHA notes that thousands fall ill each year and hundreds die due to respiratory issues. To ensure that your workplace exemplifies the highest standard of safety, consider these five tips for promoting respiratory safety in the workplace: http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/5-Tips-for-promoting-respiratory-safety-in-the-workplace.html8547

8541A guide to workplace hand protectionhttp://www.mfasco.com/a-lack-of-hand-protection-is-responsible-for-a-wide-range-of-occup.pnghttp://www.mfasco.com/a-lack-of-hand-protection-is-responsible-for-a-wide-range-of-occup_2.pngWorkplace Hand Protection - According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 nonfatal occupational injuries occurred to the hands and wrists in 2013 alone. As the hands are one of your body's most important tools, injuries can result in missed days of work, pain when performing tasks or reduced work efficiency. http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/A-guide-to-workplace-hand-protection.html8541

8542What is a repetitive strain injury?http://www.mfasco.com/repetitive-strain-injury-d.pnghttp://www.mfasco.com/repetitive-strain-injury-t.pngRepetitive strain injuries (RSI) are experienced by thousands of Americans every year. OSHA notes that one in every three workers compensation dollars pays for Repetitive Strain Injuries . The cost to workers and employers is devastating. For employers, the cost is billions of dollars in claims and lost time. The cost for workers is injury and pain.http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/What-is-a-repetitive-strain-injury.html8542

84574 ways to protect your hearing in a work settinghttp://www.mfasco.com/Hearing-safety-should-be-a-top-priority-at-work-sites-and-other-no.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/Hearing-safety-should-be-a-top-priority-at-work-sites-and-other-no_2.jpgAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 million workers are exposed to unsafe levels of noise at work each year. Noise-induced hearing loss is particularly prominent among firefighters, ambulance drivers, manufacturers, police officers and construction workers, among other professions. http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/4-ways-to-protect-your-hearing-in-a-work-setting.html8457

8509Digital eye strain in the workplacehttp://www.mfasco.com/3989d.jpghttp://www.mfasco.com/3989t.jpgDigital eye strain isn't a new problem. As a matter of fact, almost 3 out of 4 of us are subjected to this discomfort every day. This article explains what digital eye strain is, what causes it and ways to reduce the effects. There are ways we can leave work and not feel like our eyes were sucked out of our heads.http://www.mfasco.com/Blog/Digital-eye-strain-in-the-workplace.html8509